YAMAHA XVZ1300TF 2000 Owner's Manual

INSTRUMENT AND CONTROL FUNCTIONS
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Cruise control systemThis motorcycle is equipped with a
cruise control system designed to
maintain a set traveling speed.
Activating and setting cruise control
Cruise control can only be activated
when riding in 4th or 5th gear at speeds
between 50 km/h and 130 km/h.1. Push the “CRUISE” switch to the
left to turn on the cruise control
system. The “ON” indicator light
will come on.
2. Press the “SET/DEC” (set/decel-
erate) side of the cruise control
switch to activate cruise control.
The “SET” indicator light will come
on.
3. Set the desired traveling speed as
follows. Press the “RES/ACC” (re-
sume/accelerate) side of the
cruise control switch to increase
the set speed orthe “SET/DEC”
side to decrease the speed.
NOTE:@ Pressing the switch once will change
the speed by 1.6 km/h. Holding the
switch down will increase or decrease
the speed continuously until the switch
is released. @The traveling speed can be set to max-
imum 130 km/h and minimum 50 km/h.
When cruise control is activated and
the throttle grip is turned to increase
the traveling speed by up to 8 km/h, the
cruise control system will return to the
set speed after the throttle grip is re-
leased. However, if the speed is in-
1. “CRUISE” switch
1. Cruise control switch
2. “CANCEL” switch
1. “SET” indicator light
2. “RES” indicator light
3. “ON” indicator light
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control will be deactivated until the trav-
eling speed returns to within 8 km/h of
the set speed.
Deactivating cruise control
Applying the front or rear brake or dis-
engaging the clutch will automatically
deactivate cruise control.
Push the “CANCEL” switch to manually
deactivate cruise control and return to
normal throttle operation.
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When cruise control is deactivat-
ed, the “RES” (resume) indicator
light will come on.
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The traveling speed starts de-
creasing as soon as cruise control
is deactivated, unless the throttle
grip is turned.
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Push the “RES/ACC” side of the cruise
control button to reactivate cruise con-
trol. The traveling speed will return to
the previously set speed. The “RES” in-
dicator light will flash during this time
and then go off. Finally, the “SET” indi-
cator light will come on.
Push the “CRUISE” switch to the right
to turn the cruise control system off
completely.
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WARNING
@ If some trouble occurs in the cruise
control system, the “SET” and
“RES” indicator lights will flash si-
multaneously. If this occurs, turn off
the cruise control system and have
a Yamaha dealer check it. @
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Antitheft alarm (optional)An antitheft alarm can be equipped to
this motorcycle. Consult your Yamaha
dealer to obtain and install the alarm.
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Fuel gaugeThe fuel gauge indicates the quantity of
the remaining gasoline in the tank. The
segments in the fuel gauge disappear
towards “E” (Empty) as the fuel level
decreases. When only one segment is
left near “E”, add fuel as soon as possi-
ble.
This fuel gauge is equipped with a self-
diagnosis system. If there is a problem
in an electric circuit, first the segments
and then either “E” or “F” flash. In this
case, be sure to consult a Yamaha
dealer as soon as possible.
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Handlebar switches
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1. Pass switch “ ”
Press the switch to operate the passing
light.
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2. Dimmer switch
Turn the switch to “ ” for the high
beam and to “ ” for the low beam.
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3. Turn signal switch
To signal a right-hand turn, push the
switch to “ ”. To signal a left-hand
turn, push the switch to “ ”. Once the
switch is released it will return to the
center position. To cancel the signal,
push the switch in after it has returned
to the center position.
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4. Horn switch “ ”
Press the switch to sound the horn.
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5. Engine stop switch
The engine stop switch is a safety de-
vice for use in an emergency such as
when the motorcycle overturns or if
trouble occurs in the throttle system.
Turn the switch to “ ” to start the en-
gine. In case of emergency, turn the
switch to “ ” to stop the engine.
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6. Light switch
Turning the light switch to “ ”
turns on the auxiliary light, meter lights,
taillight and licence light. Turning the
light switch to “ ” turns the headlight
on also.
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7. Cruise control switches
See page 3-7 for operation procedures.
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8. Start switch “ ”
The starter motor cranks the engine
when pushing the start switch.
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CAUTION:@ See starting instructions prior to
starting the engine. @
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Clutch leverThe clutch lever is located on the left
handlebar, and the ignition circuit cut-
off system is incorporated in the clutch
lever holder. Pull the clutch lever to the
handlebar to disengage the clutch, and
release the lever to engage the clutch.
The lever should be pulled rapidly and
released slowly for smooth clutch oper-
ation. (Refer to the engine starting pro-
cedures for a description of the ignition
circuit cut-off system.)1. Clutch lever
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Shift pedalThe shift pedal is located on the left
side of the engine and is used in com-
bination with the clutch when shifting.
Use your toe or heel to shift up and
your toe to shift down.
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Front brake leverThe front brake lever is located on the
right handlebar. Pull it toward the han-
dlebar to apply the front brake.
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Rear brake pedalThe rear brake pedal is on the right
side of the motorcycle. Press down on
the brake pedal to apply the rear brake.
1. Shift pedal
1. Front brake lever
1. Rear brake pedal
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Fuel tank capTo remove
Slide the lock cover open, insert the
key and turn it 1/4 turn clockwise. The
lock will be released and the cap can
be removed.
To install
Make sure the arrow mark on the tank
cap is facing forward, then push the
tank cap into position. Turn the key
counterclockwise to the original posi-
tion and remove it. Close the lock cov-
er.
NOTE:@ This tank cap cannot be closed unless
the key is in the lock. The key cannot
be removed if the cap is not locked
properly. @
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WARNING
@ Be sure the cap is properly installed
and locked in place before riding the
motorcycle. @
1. Lock cover
2. Open
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FuelMake sure there is sufficient fuel in the
tank. Fill the fuel tank to the bottom of
the filler tube as shown in the illustra-
tion.
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WARNING
@ Do not overfill the fuel tank. Avoid
spilling fuel on the hot engine. Do
not fill the fuel tank above the bot-
tom of the filler tube or it may over-
flow when the fuel heats up later and
expands. @
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CAUTION:@ Always wipe off spilled fuel immedi-
ately with a dry and clean soft cloth.
Fuel may deteriorate painted surfac-
es or plastic parts. @
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NOTE:@ If knocking or pinging occurs, use a dif-
ferent brand of gasoline or higher oc-
tane grade. @
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Fuel tank breather hoseThis model is equipped with a fuel tank
breather hose.
Before using this motorcycle:l
Check the hose connection.
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Check the hose for cracks or dam-
age and replace it if damaged.
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Make sure the end of the hose is
not blocked and clean it if neces-
sary.
1. Filler tube
2. Fuel level
Recommended fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline with a
research octane number of 91 or
higher.
Fuel tank capacity:
Total:
22.5 L
Reserve:
3.5 L
1. Fuel tank breather hose
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Fuel cockThe fuel cock supplies fuel from the
tank to the carburetors while filtering it
also.
The fuel cock has three positions,
which should be set as shown in the il-
lustrations.
OFF
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
will not flow. Always set the fuel cock to
this position when the engine is not
running.ON
With the fuel cock in this position, fuel
flows to the carburetors. Set the fuel
cock to this position when starting the
engine and while riding.RES
This indicates reserve. If you run out of
fuel while riding, set the fuel cock to this
position. Fill the tank at the first oppor-
tunity. Be sure to set the fuel cock back
to “ON” after refueling!OFF: closed position
ON: normal position
RES: reserve position
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Starter (choke) knobStarting a cold engine requires a richer
air-fuel mixture, which is supplied by
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction
a to turn on
the starter (choke).
Move the knob in direction
b to turn off
the starter (choke).
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Rider seatTo remove
Remove the nuts and lift up the rider
seat.To install
Insert the projection on the rear of the
rider seat into the seat holder, then
tighten the nuts.
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ly fitted. @
1. Starter (choke) knob
1. Nut (´ 2)
1. Projection
2. Seat holder
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Helmet holdersTo open a helmet holder, insert the key
in the lock and turn it as shown. To lock
the helmet holder, place the holder in
its original position and remove the
key.
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WARNING
@ Never ride with a helmet in either
helmet holder. The helmet may hit
objects, causing loss of control and
possibly an accident. @
1. Helmet holder (right)
2. Open
1. Helmet holder (left)
2. Open
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